Chatham-Kent police cruiser. (Photo by Matt Weverink)Chatham-Kent police cruiser. (Photo by Matt Weverink)
Windsor

Windsor teen charged in Wallaceburg robbery

A 17-year-old from Windsor is facing charges after allegedly robbing a teen in Wallaceburg.

Chatham-Kent police said a Windsor teen went to a residence in Wallaceburg on Tuesday night around 8:30 p.m. It's alleged that the 17-year-old "used intimidation" to get in and carried a knife to demand that an Xbox be handed over.

The Wallaceburg teen refused to give up the video game console, which is when the Windsor teen allegedly stole a vape pen instead and drove away.

Officers were able to identify the 17-year-old and make an arrest. The youth member has been charged with break and enter and robbery. Police said he since been released from custody to a family member and has a future court date set for September 9.

Read More Local Stories

File photo courtesy of  © Can Stock Photo Inc. / dehooks

Scoreboard, August 1

The Jays opened their home series against the Cardinals with a win off another Dylan Cease gem.

Grand Bend Beach June 25, 2020 Image courtesy of Grand Bend Pier Beach Cam.

Youth volunteers practice coastal conservation

Nine young volunteers aged 11 to 17 spent three days exploring and protecting the Lake Huron coastline during the Coastal Conservation Youth Corps' inaugural program in Grand Bend from July 21 to 23.